Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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